Foundation stone laid
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2014:
Wangoi Assembly Constituency MLA Oinam Lukhoi laid the foundation stone for the construction of anew RCC bridge across Merakhong river under Wangoi AC today.
Manipur State Rural Roads Development Agency and residents of Wangoi AC took part in the foundation stone laying ceremony.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA O Lukhoi informed that the RCC bridge would be constructed at the tri-junction of Wangoi, Naoriya Pakhanglakpa and Nambol Assembly constituencies and at the border of Imphal West and Bishnupur district.
Given its strategic location, the bridge when constructed would provide key connectivity within the constituency and beyond.
Constructed under PMGSY's 8th phase, the lower portion of the bridge is expected to be erected before the rainy season.
Presently, villagers ply on a wooden bridge to get across the river.
The village school being located across the river has caused much difficulty for the students of the constituency.
the MLA added.
The RCC bridge would be constructed in the open foundation and single lane style.
When constucted.
the bridge would measure approximately 16 metres.
Manipur State Rural Roads development Agency SE L Brojendra informed.
At the same time.
MLA Oinam Lukhoi also inaugurated a newly constructed community hall at Wangoi Wahengbam Leikai today.